The New Way Trump Allies Are Offering Access to the President, and the Flood of U.S. Ammo to Mexican Cartels
A New York Times investigation reveals that President Trump’s allies are offering access to the president and high-profile event roles in exchange for million-dollar donations to Freedom 250, a new organization planning lavish 250th-anniversary celebrations, raising ethical concerns about
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